California bill seeks to ban 'forever chemicals' from pesticides used on food crops

Nearly 40% of produce grown in California contains at least one pesticide made with so-called "forever chemicals," according to the nonprofit Environmental Working Group — and a new state bill aims to change that.

Judge rules Pentagon violated order to restore press access

A federal judge found the Pentagon in violation of a court order to restore full access to New York Times reporters.

Louisiana Republicans push to eliminate an elected office won by exonerated man

Calvin Duncan was exonerated after serving nearly 30 years in prison and was elected as the New Orleans new clerk of criminal court, but now Republican legislators are racing to eliminate the position.

Eric Swalwell accused of sexual assault by former staffer in new report

Gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell is again denying allegations of misconduct following a Friday report that he allegedly sexually assaulted a former staffer, as calls mount for him to exit the race.

Kamala Harris signals potential 2028 presidential bid

Former Vice President Kamala Harris tells the National Action Network she is considering a 2028 presidential run following her 2024 campaign.

Court unseals warrants tied to California sheriff's allegations of fraud in 2025 special election

The warrants were unsealed after several news organizations, including KTVU FOX 2 and Fox Television Stations, filed a motion this month in Riverside County court seeking public access to the orders.

EPA chief tells climate skeptics to celebrate rule repeal as March heat breaks records

The Environmental Protection Agency’s top official told a crowd of climate science skeptics that they should celebrate the repeal of the 2009 finding that underpinned the agency’s attempts to combat climate change ever since. His comments came the same day a separate federal agency reported record-shattering warmth and precipitation numbers. 

Georgia's 14th District: Republican Clay Fuller declares victory

Clay Fuller, an attorney and military officer, secured the seat previously held by Marjorie Taylor Greene before her resignation.

Wisconsin Supreme Court race: Chris Taylor wins, growing liberal majority

Democratic-backed Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, the AP projected Tuesday evening, April 7, securing a liberal majority through 2030 as major cases loom in the battleground state.

Trump administration proposes cutting 9,400 TSA workers, $1.5 billion from budget

The White House proposal to slash jobs and funding at the Transportation Security Administration comes as the agency grapples with understaffing and long lines at several airports nationwide.

Trump doubles down on massive attack threats
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President Trump threatening a major assault on Iran’s infrastructure, if it doesn't comply, with his deadline, to make a deal to reopen the strait of Hormuz. He said on Monday the resulting strikes would "wipe out a “whole civilization,” meanwhile there is no public sign a diplomatic breakthrough to end the war is anywhere in sight. Negah Angha, a former senior advisor at the U.S. Department of State, gives insight.

Supreme Court rules in favor of Steve Bannon, likely to dismiss criminal case

Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, won a Supreme Court order that may likely lead to a dismissal of his criminal conviction for refusing to testify to Congress.

What is the 25th Amendment? Trump criticized over Easter Iran message

Several lawmakers are saying President Trump’s Easter message about Iran is cause for his removal, and want the 25th Amendment invoked. Here’s what to know about the procedure.

Trump suggests more airports privatize security in TSA budget cut proposal

The White House wants more airports to privatize TSA security in 2027, saying the money it’d save would help reform the troubled agency. Here’s what to know about the budget proposal and TSA privatization.

ICE arrests Soleimani’s niece in Los Angeles after Rubio revokes green card

Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter were arrested by ICE in Los Angeles after Secretary Marco Rubio revoked their green cards for supporting Iran.